![]() ![]() The book provides a nice balance of memoir, education, and critique of recovery from a feminine perspective. The following day, Teigen shared a photo of Holly Whitaker's book, 'Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol,' which she credited as one of the driving forces behind her decision to get sober. I believe the world needs the overall message she shares about alcohol, about how we have normalized and romanticized the (over) consumption of rocket fuel, as she refers to it as. The cookbook author responded and shared she was four weeks sober. But I think that is a dangerous message to spread about a substance that can and does kill people attempting to detox. John Loy Rocker (born October 17, 1974) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). ![]() Some women choose to follow men, and some choose to follow their dreams. As an addiction professional I am perturbed at the portion about “just making a decision not to drink ever” being enough.and I’m paraphrasing. These inspirational and motivational life quotes will brighten up your day and. For example, sure a morning cup of lemon water and meditation is almost free, but yoga classes and international travel are hella expensive and I lost count of how many times the words yoga and Rome appear together. much of what she describes as tools for recovery are accessible to mainly people with money. I knocked 2 stars for a couple of reasons. You will never look at drinking the same way again. As a substance use counselor who is also 7 years sober, I looked forward to this book from the first time Holly announced it. Written in a relatable voice that is honest and witty, Quit Like a Woman is at once a groundbreaking look at drinking culture and a road map to cutting out alcohol in order to live our best lives without the crutch of intoxication.
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